Prospect Talent Score

Probability of Success

History

Member of the 2001 and 2002 Team USA U18 teams. Drafted in the 15th round of the 2002 OHL draft by London. His father is ex-NHLer Steve Richmond. Was named to the CCHA All-Rookie team in 2002-03. Moved to the London Knights (OHL) for the 2003-04 season. Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2004 WJC in Finland.

His AHL rookie season was 2004-05 with the Lowell Lock Monsters, and he played well in his rookie season.

2008-09: Traded to the St. Louis Blues in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2009-10: Traded from the St. Louis Blues to the Chigago Blackhawks.

Talent Analysis

Richmond is a smallish defenseman who has good offensive skills and plays tough for his size. He is a great playmaker and has excellent awareness on the ice. He is a good skater and smart positional blueliner. Needs to continue to work on conditioning and strength.

Future

Richmond has the abilities to be a power play catalyst, but may not play that role at the NHL level.